fried cauliflower rice

Description

Fried cauliflower rice substitutes rice the grain for rice made from cauliflower. This full-veggie meal is entirely plant-based, loaded with nutrition and seriously satisfying. All this in 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower

3 cloves minced garlic

2 Tbsp. minced ginger

1 Thai red chili pepper, chopped (optional)

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. rice vinegar

1 ½ cups vegetable broth (you can also use water)

8 oz. block firm tofu

1red bell pepper chopped

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cups bean sprouts

1 cup sliced pea pods

2 medium carrots diced

4scallions (green onions) sliced – including the green parts

1 6 oz. can water chestnuts, chopped

1 13 oz. can baby corn chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. rice vinegar

Instructions

Cut the cauliflower into small florets and put them in a food processor. Process until the cauliflower is broken down into tiny ‘grains’ about the size of rice.

Combine the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, pepper, soy sauce and water in a medium pan and simmer the cauliflower until the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).

Meanwhile prep the vegetables and add them to a hot skillet or wok. Stir fry the veggies for about 5-8 minutes. You don’t want them too soft. The mushrooms should produce enough moisture that the veggies won’t stick to the pan, but if they do, add water a tablespoon at a time.

Now, let’s add the tofu. Remove it from the package, rinse it and pat it dry. I find cutting it into quarters makes it easier to break up. Simply clear a spot in the middle of the vegetables and drop the tofu in. Use a wooden spoon or fork to break it up into small pieces.

When the tofu is done, add the cauliflower rice and 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix well and make sure it is all heated through.

You are at go-time. Serve this with Sriracha or another hot sauce for those spice lovers.

Notes

You can use any combinations of mixed vegetables you like for this recipe. The total should be about 10 cups.

This is a great portable lunch. It heats well in the microwave or on the stove. Just tote and eat.

Adzuki beans make a great protein addition or substitution for the tofu. Just put them in along with the vegetables.